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VE05 UTH

2005 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,079 mi
Last recorded107,079 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 UTH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 107,079 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

suspension and brake parts have been undersealed

Pass 15 Dec 2020 104,006 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 104,006 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 100,058 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 100,058 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 93,532 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 93,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2017 86,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inside face (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 May 2017 86,025 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inside face (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 77,885 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 27 May 2016 77,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Front number plate slightly damaged

Offside Front Inner tyre tread worn on edge

Rear wiper blade split

engine management light on dashboard

Pass 2 Sep 2015 71,913 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 71,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 55,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 55,301 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil filtter leaking

Pass 3 Sep 2013 44,851 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 37,876 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 32,273 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 25,367 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 24,553 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on edges slightly.

O/S/R silencer rear mounting bracket broken off but still 2 others.

Pass 3 Aug 2009 23,896 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 20,418 miles

Front inner brake pads stating to get low.

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 20,418 miles

Front inner brake pads stating to get low.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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VE05 UTH is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 64,757 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE05 UTH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VE05 UTH registered?

VE05 UTH is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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